Criminal checks

April 2023 marks the introduction of automated expungements in Michigan, making it more critical than ever for employers and landlords to stay informed about the state’s expungement laws. With these changes, more people are now eligible to have their criminal records expunged, which may impact your hiring and tenant screening processes. This blog post will provide an overview of Michigan’s expungement laws, discuss the implications of automated expungements for employers and landlords, and offer guidance on how to navigate these changes.

Michigan’s Expungement Laws: An Overview

In April 2021, Michigan’s Clean Slate Act went into effect, expanding the types and numbers of offenses that can be expunged. Under the act, individuals could have up to 2 felony convictions expunged 10 years after sentencing or release from custody, and up to 4 misdemeanors expunged 7 years after sentencing.

Starting from April 2023, the process of expungement has become more accessible through the implementation of automated expungements. These expungements will automatically clear eligible convictions from an individual’s public record without requiring them to file a petition in court. . Certain serious offenses, such as assaultive crimes, human […]